Department:
Finance
Location:
APAC-Japan-Tokyo
Description
SUMMARY
To support our expansion and growth acceleration strategy in Japan, we are looking for a Head
of Finance to lead our fast paced business and dynamic team. This strategic plus hands-on role
offers both responsibility partnering with our business and developing our finance talent
pipeline. This represents a unique opportunity to contribute to our Align team and Asia Pacific.
This position will report to VP Finance, APAC with dotted-line reporting our Japan business
head, VP and Managing Director Japan.
Role expectations
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, In The Area Of
Strategic Leadership, Business Partnering and FPA
Lead and support VP Japan as we build and enhance the growth strategies, tactics and
execution. Be a critical peer in developing and guiding execution.
Provide business partnering support to business leaders in the following areas:
Analyzing business needs
Correlate scenarios, triangulate data to drive business decision making
Strategize, weigh in on business models, workflows to enable growth
Explore opportunities and find solutions to problems
Comfortable as a business change leader
Lead other FPA deliverables in the following areas:
financial planning and analysis
monitoring of business results covering managing and controlling OPEX budget,
sales, promotions, and business segments/customer profitability analysis
Build business models for investments and commercial projects for decision making
Responsible for overall budgeting and rolling forecasts for Japan
Controllership
Ensure accounting policies and procedures comply with legal and Corporate policiesincluding compliance (FCPA)
Review, implement and maintain an effective and robust internal controls system in compliance to SOX requirements, and ensure adherence to approval processes
Responsible for working capital management including AR collection and payment processing and controls
Talent
Lead Japan finance.
Continue to build and develop a high performing team to support Japan accelerated growth.
Accelerate team skills and competency to be both business partners and strong financial custodians.
Project and Process Improvement
Drive identified process improvement projects and lead team on culture of improvement, best in class and change leadership.
Lead both ad hoc Japan and regional finance projects.
Statutory and Management Reporting and Taxation
Responsible for timely, consistent and accurate monthly local GAAP and US GAAP for group reporting
Lead the monthly close process
Responsible for Revenue, ASP, OPEX and Balance Sheet review & comments
Review monthly reconciliations for submission to US
Manage tax reporting, including VAT, corporate tax, withholding tax and business tax filing in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Experience/Qualifications
What we're looking for
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline, or professional accounting certification such as Certified Public Accountant / Chartered Accountant.
At least 15 years of relevant experience with 10 years in managerial/supervisory role Working experience in a fast-paced multinational company environment, with ability to operate in diverse cultures
Must have experience in Japan (APAC experience will be viewed positively)
Experience in leading a sizable team and a good team player
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and good interpersonal skills to give strong business partnering support
Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects
Deadline-conscious with "can do" spirit to ensure timely reporting
Have a positive work attitude including willing to work some longer hours during peak periods
Agile, results oriented and customer focused
Acts with integrity and fairness and high standards of accountability
Skills Required
Language:
English and Japanese (written and spoken)
Strong systems skills with prior experience of Finance ERP system. Working knowledge of SAP is a plus
Advanced Excel skills, ability to work with lookups and pivot tables
WORK SCHEDULE / HOURS
Normal work hours Monday – Friday, based in Tokyo office
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